Frost Dates for Fulton, KY

Based on data from Martin U Of T Branch E weather station, 11 miles away

Frost Dates

Last Spring Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the last spring frost has already passed by this date. Most gardeners use this as their primary planting guide. April 4
First Fall Frost (50%) iA 50% chance that the first fall frost has occurred by this date. Plan to harvest or protect tender plants before this date. October 28
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

30% Probability iOnly a 30% chance of frost remaining by this date. Use these dates for a safer planting window, especially for tender plants sensitive to cold.

Last Spring Frost April 10
First Fall Frost October 23

Hard Freeze (28°F)

Last Spring Hard Freeze March 26
First Fall Hard Freeze November 6
36.50°N, -88.87°W © OpenStreetMap

Growing Season

207 Days April 4 to October 28

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 7b

Avg. annual minimum: 5 to 10°F (−15 to −12°C)

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfa Humid Subtropical

Hot, humid summers and mild winters with rain year-round. Long growing seasons support a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, and ornamentals. The most common climate in the eastern US.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

20° 40° 60° 80°
36°
High: 46°F
Avg: 36°F
Low: 27°F
Jan
41°
High: 51°F
Avg: 41°F
Low: 30°F
Feb
49°
High: 60°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 38°F
Mar
59°
High: 70°F
Avg: 59°F
Low: 47°F
Apr
68°
High: 79°F
Avg: 68°F
Low: 58°F
May
76°
High: 87°F
Avg: 76°F
Low: 66°F
Jun
80°
High: 90°F
Avg: 80°F
Low: 70°F
Jul
78°
High: 90°F
Avg: 78°F
Low: 67°F
Aug
72°
High: 83°F
Avg: 72°F
Low: 60°F
Sep
60°
High: 72°F
Avg: 60°F
Low: 47°F
Oct
49°
High: 60°F
Avg: 49°F
Low: 37°F
Nov
40°
High: 49°F
Avg: 40°F
Low: 30°F
Dec
32°F
28°F
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low Light Frost (32°F) Hard Frost (28°F)

Precipitation

0" 2" 4" 6" 7.9"
5.8"
5.78"
Jan
7.2"
7.22"
Feb
7.5"
7.54"
Mar
7.9"
7.89"
Apr
7.6"
7.63"
May
7.6"
7.56"
Jun
7.7"
7.72"
Jul
6.8"
6.80"
Aug
6.1"
6.09"
Sep
7.4"
7.37"
Oct
7.3"
7.33"
Nov
7.8"
7.78"
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10h10.5h11.5h13h14h14.5h14h13.5h12h11h10h9.5h
Jan: 7:07 AM – 4:53 PM · 9h 47m
Feb: 6:40 AM – 5:20 PM · 10h 40m
Mar: 6:08 AM – 5:52 PM · 11h 43m
Apr: 5:32 AM – 6:28 PM · 12h 56m
May: 5:02 AM – 6:58 PM · 13h 56m
Jun: 4:46 AM – 7:14 PM · 14h 28m
Jul: 4:53 AM – 7:07 PM · 14h 15m
Aug: 5:18 AM – 6:42 PM · 13h 23m
Sep: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 13m
Oct: 6:29 AM – 5:31 PM · 11h 03m
Nov: 6:59 AM – 5:01 PM · 10h 02m
Dec: 7:14 AM – 4:46 PM · 9h 32m
Daylight Longest: 14h 29m · Shortest: 9h 31m

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